October 21, 2009 / General

The Spencer Street Department has begun the annual autumn process of curbside vacuum leaf collection in the town of Spencer. All of the leaves collected are transported to a drop-off point on Rocky Hill Road, a short distance north of Spencer. More...

Parents of seventh and eighth grade students can pick up their "power school access code" in the main office of Owen Valley Middle School. This new "code" will enable parents to track their students' grades and attendance online. More...

An open flu clinic will be held at Hometown Healthcare in Spencer on Thursday, October 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment is needed. There will be a cost of $25.00 for the shot and no charge for Medicare and Medicaid patients. More...

Owen County Sheriff Chester Richardson III participated in Saturday's Patricksburg Pumpkin Festival parade, taking time out to hand out containers of Play-Doh® to the children. (Staff Photo by Amanda York) More...

Owen County Humane Society Shelter Manager Kathy Janeway (second from right) and OCHS Board of Directors member Faye Ure (second from left) had the honor of accepting a check in the amount of $186. More...

Emily Marie Schenck and Joseph Michael Pavich, both of Lafayette, are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming nuptials. The bridge-to-be is the daughter of David and Carrie Schenck of Spencer. More...

State Senator John Waterman invites area fourth graders along with their principals, teachers and parents to a special birthday party at the Statehouse - one in which the honored guest will be 193 years old. More...